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Offline Stev-o

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #275 on: June 11, 2013, 09:27:26 PM »
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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #276 on: June 14, 2013, 11:16:23 PM »
How's this Stevy?

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #277 on: June 15, 2013, 03:55:11 AM »
Yikes! Wrong battery!

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #278 on: June 26, 2013, 08:24:56 PM »
Completely done.

1978 Honda CB750k after restoration

Now the CB450 gets the wallet.

And as I've mentioned elsewhere, I'm picking up another CB450.

My plan is to have a garage full of them.
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Offline Buster68

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #279 on: November 29, 2013, 04:41:27 AM »
Quote from: fendersrule on November 11, 2012, 05:55:11 PM
Day 2:

* Extracted a stripped speedometer screw. Replaced it with a replica found at Lowes.
* Did a long polish on the forks. Got the oxidized aluminum shining almost like chrome..looks beautiful.
* Cleaned and degreased the front end.
* Replaced the fender
* Regreased the speedo cable with lithium grease





Hey, stupid question, but do you mind me asking HOW you got the stripped speedo screw out? I have a '78K with exactly the same problem, and I can't even remove the front wheel until I get it sorted.
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1978 CB750K - in process of cafe conversion
1953 Harley Panhead chopper
1993 Harley FXR
Previous:
1978 Yamaha XS650 cafe
1977 CB750F cafe
1997 KTM 950 Adventure
1998 Honda VTR1000
1986 Harley-Davidson 1200 cafe
1990 Harley Evo rigid chopper
1998 Suzuki TL1000R

fendersrule

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #280 on: November 29, 2013, 11:57:39 AM »
You could use a screw extractor set. Harbor Freight has a decent kit for $20. Won't last a lifetime, but it will get you through many extraction jobs.

If you don't have a kit, you can try something that may be faster. Take a dremel with a cutting whell and cut yourself out a good sized slot. Then take a flathead screwdriver, then whola!

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Offline madmtnmotors

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #281 on: November 29, 2013, 10:24:38 PM »
Quote from: Buster68 on November 29, 2013, 04:41:27 AM
Hey, stupid question, but do you mind me asking HOW you got the stripped speedo screw out? I have a '78K with exactly the same problem, and I can't even remove the front wheel until I get it sorted.


If ANYBODY tries to steal my left-hand drill bits their going to have a fight on their hands!

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Projects:
"Evolution": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=100352.0
"P.O. Debacle": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,126692.msg1441661.html#msg1441661
F2/F3 O-rings: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113672.msg1300721#msg1300721
Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                          
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,48858.msg515204.html#msg515204
Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
Gumtwo Seat Cover: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,164440.msg1897366.html#msg1897366
Primary Drive: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166063.msg1919278.html#msg1919278
Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
630 to 530 conversion: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180710.msg2094423.html#msg2094423

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #282 on: March 16, 2014, 11:25:57 PM »
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Offline zanthor

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #283 on: June 12, 2014, 09:24:47 PM »
This spring I picked up my first project bike, a 1978 CB750K with 61K miles on it.  It wasn't running when I got it, and a few months later it is now.  I stumbled on this thread looking for signal stays for my rear indicators...

I have to say this is a fantastic thread and I hope to have similar results with my bike over the next few years!
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fendersrule

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Re: My first bike: '78 CB750k
« Reply #284 on: June 12, 2014, 09:31:06 PM »
Hey, thanks! I'm actually showing it on Sunday at the local VJMC event. We'll see how it goes.

Once on awhile, I get people guessing at an earlier year than it is. That was the goal!
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